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The First International Match (1872)
The first official international football match was played between Scotland and England on November 30, 1872. This match marked the beginning of international competition in football. -
Formation of FIFA (1904)
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in Paris on May 21, 1904. It became the governing body for international football and has since organized the World Cup and other major tournaments. -
The Inaugural FIFA World Cup (1930)
The first FIFA World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930. Uruguay won the tournament, which featured 13 teams, establishing the World Cup as the premier international football competition. -
The "Maracanazo" (1950)
In one of the most shocking upsets in football history, Uruguay defeated Brazil in the final match of the 1950 World Cup at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. This event is famously known as the "Maracanazo." -
The Introduction of the European Cup (1955
The European Cup, now known as the UEFA Champions League, was introduced in 1955. It brought together the top clubs from across Europe to compete in what would become the most prestigious club competition in the world. -
The "Hand of God" Goal (1986)
During the 1986 World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and England, Diego Maradona scored a controversial goal using his hand, which he famously dubbed the "Hand of God." This moment remains one of the most talked-about incidents in football history. -
The Miracle of Istanbul (2005)
The 2005 UEFA Champions League final saw Liverpool make an incredible comeback against AC Milan, overturning a 3-0 deficit to win on penalties. Known as the "Miracle of Istanbul," this match is considered one of the greatest comebacks in football history. -
2010 world cup
spain won the world cup in 2010 with an incredible goal of Andres Iniesta